Ambient Weather BC-2000 User Manual Download Page 11

 

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FCC Statement 

Statement according to FCC part 15.19: 

 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:   

1.

 

This device may not cause harmful interference.   

2.

 

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.   
 

Statement according to FCC part 15.21: 

 

Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the 
equipment. 

Statement according to FCC part 15.105: 

 

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.   
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:   

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.   

 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.   

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.   

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  Warranty Information 

Ambient,  LLC  provides  a  1-year  limited  warranty  on  this  product  against  manufacturing  defects  in 
materials and workmanship.   
   
This  limited warranty  begins on the original purchase date, and is valid only  on products purchased 
and  used  in  the  United  States,  only  to  the  original  purchaser  of  this  product,  and  only  from  an 
authorized  dealer.  To  receive  warranty  service,  the  purchaser  must  contact  Ambient,  LLC  for 
troubleshooting and service. 
 
Warranty service can only be performed by an Ambient, LLC authorized service representative.    The 
original receipt must be provided upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient, LLC.   
 
Ambient,  LLC  will  replace  this  product  with  new  or  reconditioned  parts  or  products,  if  found  to  be 
defective during the limited warranty period specified above.   
 
Replacement  parts  and  products  assume  the  remaining  original  warranty,  or  ninety  (90)  days, 
whichever is longer. 
 
The  owner  must  pay  any  shipping  charges  incurred  in  getting  your  Ambient,  LLC  product  to  a 
Ambient, LLC for replacement or repair. Ambient, LLC will pay reasonable return shipping charges to 
the owner of the product.   
   
Your  Ambient,  LLC  warranty  covers  all  defects  in  material  and  workmanship  with  the  following 
specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack 

Summary of Contents for BC-2000

Page 1: ...neral Display Information 5 4 2 Function Keys 5 5 Detailed Operation 6 5 2 1 Initialization Mode 6 5 2 2 Changing Modes MODE button 6 5 2 3 Slot Selection SLOT button 6 5 2 4 Adjusting the Charging Current CURRENT button 6 5 2 5 Display Modes DISPLAY button 7 5 2 6 Operational Modes 8 6 Overheating Protection 8 7 Maintenance 9 8 Specifications 9 9 Accessories 9 10 Glossary of Terms 9 11 Troublesho...

Page 2: ...ures direct sunlight and moisture Only operate within specified temperature range 7 Do not use this item near water The device should not be used near water for example near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 Clean only with dry cloth The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 9 Do not use near any heat sources such as...

Page 3: ... as short circuit fire electric shock etc Battery Safety Instructions 1 If the battery electrolyte in the cells should get on your skin thoroughly wash with soap and water If in the eyes rinse thoroughly with cool water Immediately seek medical attention 2 Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batt...

Page 4: ...MANUAL User Manual 3 2 Initial Operation Plug the BC 2000 into wall power using the AC adapter included The backlight will turn on all segments are momentarily displayed and null or no value will be displayed in each battery slot if no battery is installed The charger is now ready for use Only use the AC adapter shipped with this unit NOTE Always insert the negative pole of the battery first into ...

Page 5: ...terminates charging When the battery is fully charged the charger will automatically continue to provide a trickle charge Trickle charging prevents the rechargeable batteries from being overcharged and compensates for self discharging of the batteries The charger also includes over temperature protection and will shut off the current flow to protect the rechargeable batteries and charger itself fr...

Page 6: ...esh Test and Quick Test mode Charge Discharge Refresh Test Quick Test 5 2 3 Slot Selection SLOT button The SLOT button is used to select the desired slot for the different working modes charge current or display mode When a slot is selected the LCD display will flash The sequence is as follows 1 2 3 4 all four slots exit 5 2 4 Adjusting the Charging Current CURRENT button Once the normal working m...

Page 7: ...the maximum charging current for several battery configurations Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 1400 mA 1400 mA 1400 mA 1000 mA 1000 mA 1400 mA 1000 mA 1000 mA 1000 mA 1000 mA 1000 mA 1000 5 2 5 Display Modes DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button to change the display mode selection for all four battery slots If you wish the change the mode for a particular slot press the SLOT button until the desir...

Page 8: ...s end of life 5 Quick Test mode The charger will analyze the dynamic internal battery resistance by applying a load current and measuring the current This current reading is referred to the voltage drop detected on the battery In about 10 seconds the tested battery resistance will be displayed in milliohms A good quality battery internal resistance is low in the range of 20 to 80 milliohms If the ...

Page 9: ...is product is available at AmbientWeather com 10Glossary of Terms Term Definition Battery load resistance The internal resistance of a battery is dependent on the specific battery s size chemical properties age temperature and the discharge current The units of measure is ohms mA Milli amps or battery current units of measure mAh Milli amp hours or battery capacity units of measure Memory effect M...

Page 10: ...answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Technical Support 480 346 3390 M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Problem Solution Battery voltage always reads null The battery is defective or installed incorrectly Immediately remove and inspect the battery polarity Discard the battery if defective Battery is excessively hot to the touch The battery is defective o...

Page 11: ...r relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 14 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and wor...

Page 12: ...rs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient LLC authorized service center 4 units used for other than in the manner described in this manual 15Disposal Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthori...

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